Forget the idea of a slow, steady decline; groundbreaking Stanford research reveals that human aging happens in sudden, ...

When it comes to aging and healthy living, we're often given the same advice: Eat better, exercise every day and sleep more. But solely focusing on your physical health isn't enough to achieve ...

A new research perspective was published in Aging (Aging-US) on July 8, 2025, titled "Exercise as a geroprotector: focusing on epigenetic aging." In this perspective, led by Takuji Kawamura from ...

Think about the last time you climbed a flight of stairs. Did you feel slightly winded at the top? Maybe your knees protested just a bit. Here's the unsettling part: you're probably not even close to ...

Detailed mapping of 1.2 million brain cells has revealed that not all cell types age in the same way and that some – found in a specific ‘hot spot’ – are more sensitive to the aging process. It opens ...

Fitness decline starts at 35, not old age, according to a groundbreaking 47-year study. Swedish researchers tracked people ...

Strong social connections and regular physical activity work together to support healthier, happier lives in older adults.

Staying moving is an important part of healthy aging and independence. For many older adults, physical therapy can be a useful resource in this effort. Traditionally, people have viewed physical ...

Intrinsic capacity is the sum of a person’s mental and physical capacities, and is a measure of aging. Maintaining physical and mental function is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Formerly, assessing ...